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Lachlan
Ecosystem Diversity
February 1, 2023

Providing opportunities for connection: Ballyroggan (Lake Brewster) weir pool and inflow wetland

Local Waterwatch volunteers reconnect with Lake Brewster, monitoring pelican breeding and water quality, while discovering a thriving waterbird colony.

Dr Joanne Lenehan
Eddie Vagg
Cherylee Kirby
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Murrumbidgee
Ecosystem Diversity
January 10, 2023

A Bit about Bats

In the Yanco Creek system, bat monitoring reveals seven species, highlighting the importance of wetlands for their survival and the role of environmental water.

Christopher Sundblom
Dr Anna Turner
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Gwydir
Ecosystem Diversity
June 14, 2022

Leaping to It: Yurrayas Jumping in Puddles

Dive into the world of Yurraya frogs in the Gwydir Wetlands, where unique species thrive and researchers uncover the secrets of their breeding patterns.

Tamara Kermode
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Gwydir
Ecosystem Diversity
March 8, 2021

When wetlands bloom

Witness the dramatic transformation of the Gwydir Wetlands as they burst into life, revealing the intricate dance of flora and fauna in this unique ecosystem.

Dr Sarah Mika
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Dancing to the beat of the Murray-Darling Basin

Effective management in the Basin requires an ear for music as well as coordination to bust a move at the right time!

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Artwork credit: Wiradjuri Artist Rebecca Salcole
Acknowledgement of Country

The Flow-MER Program team acknowledges the First Nations communities of the Murray–Darling Basin and pays respect to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and sky Country across the Basin and value the expertise, wisdom and enduring connections that have informed their care for Country over millennia.

We recognise the intrinsic connection of First Nations people to Country, and we value the enduring cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to the rivers, wetlands, and floodplains of the Basin. We are committed to working with First Nations people across the Murray–Darling Basin to build relationships in a meaningful and genuine way to support and empower them in reaching their aspirations.

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